The truth FIFA must be told, by Patrick Omorodion
The Holy Bible tells us in the book of Matthew 2:1–12 how the wise men came from the East following a star to find Jesus when he was born. It says they brought three gifts namely gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they presented to baby Jesus who they found in Bethlehem. We are not told […]
The delay in appointing Ambassadors(3), by Eric Teniola
From last week, continues the narrative on the appointments of Nigerian ambassadors over the years, beginning with the first set or pioneer ambassadors which included Chief Jaja Wachuku Chief Jaja Anucha Ndubuisi Wachuku (1 January 1918 – 7 November 1996) was a Pan-Africanist and a statesman, lawyer, politician, diplomat and humanitarian. He was the first Speaker […]
Standing on the shoulders of Isah Uguda and Jibrin Ibrahim, by Owei Lakemfa
In the roaring 1970s, the nationalist fervent was at a feverish pitch in the country and, the Pan- Africanist and independence fires were tearing through Mozambique, Angola, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, Zimbabwe and Western Sahara. Also, there was fire in Soweto. Our politics was positively influenced by people like Samora Machel, Ruth First, Nelson and […]
RIGHT OF REPLY: When will the judges who cheated on their age be made to account?
By Johnson Agwu On 20 October 2024, I was gloomy. It was four years since the #EndSARS protests by Nigerian Youths against police brutality and the bloody reprisals that followed in its wake. I scrolled my phone with intention of exiting the #EndSARS sorrows. Instead, I scrolled unto premium tears. On Premium Times, I stumbled on […]
Requiem for PDP, by Dele Sobowale
“All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies” – Dr Arbuthnot, 1667-1735, VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS, VBQ, p 191. Note: This article started on the day of the Ondo State election. The result was not surprising. “You can’t beat something with nothing”. PDP is now nothing. Obong Victor Attah, a former governor […]
Continuing story of Nigeria’s undemocratic posture, by Tonnie Iredia
A leader should endeavour to correct certain policies that are criticised while a few criticisms that are made in bad faith are best ignored
Nigerians wait on NFF, by Patrick Omorodion
Our forefathers ha¬d ways of passing messages to their children way back in history. An African Proverb says, “Look for a dark (black) goat in the day time because you may not (easily ) find it in the night”. Meaning, “You should always order your goals and follow them before it is too late to […]
The Word of the 11th hour, by Funmi Komolafe
Brethren, you are welcome to the last month of the year 2024. Even as the year remains, 30 days to phase out, you can still benefit from the Word of the 11th hour which can also be called the last minute miracle. It is the Word that moves you from the current position to a […]
Sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
On Monday November 25th, I gave a Keynote Address at a national summit on Addressing Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Institutionsin Nigeria, organised by Alliances for Africa,in partnership with Center of Gender Directors in Nigerian Universities and supported by Co-Impact. This is an abridged version of my speech. I thank the organisers of this Summit for […]
AMGA 2024 – From zero to hero – General Christopher Musa!, by Segun Odegbami
By the time you are reading this, the final event at the second African Military Games will be taking place
ABATI VS TOS BENSON, by Emeka Obasi
Wounded politicians are highly inflammable, little wonder many turn to communicable disease when power eludes them. In 1959, Chief Theophilus Owolabi Shobowale (TOS) Benson, became Nigeria’s first Minister of Information. A year before Reuben Abati was born, Benson lost his ministerial position after the 1964 General Elections. The man who gave him sleepless nights was […]
